Characteristics of a banana republic include: A small ruling class that controls access to wealth and resources, Political instability, An authoritarian regime, Corruption, and a poorly functioning government that disproportionately benefits a corrupt elite.    Well that sums up the UK under Starmer doesn't it?   Cutting winter fuel allowance, putting up student fees, two tier policing and justice. Ever since the riots after Southport Starmer has acted like a cross between Robocop and a Tinpot Dictator using the threat of contempt of court as a way of suppressing free speech and any form of opposition.   The mainstream, lamestream media have fallen in line and just parrot his views.   This is a classic Gaunty rant!   Support me here www.buymeacoffee.com/jongaunt